Publisher's Synopsis
The Volumes of the Sacred Books of the East are devoted to the study of major religions of the east. They have exercised a profound influence on the civilization of Asia. The English translation of the volumes in complete, faithful and true to the essence of the subject-matter.The Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the Parsis and their religion. Volumes 4, 23 and 31 of the series on Sacred Books of the East trace the evolution of this religion with upheavals and its historic importance. Great is the value which the Avesta, and the belief of the Parsis, have in the eyes of the historian and theologist as they represent the last reflex of the ideas which prevailed in Iran five centuries preceding and seven centuries following the birth of Christ, a period which gave to the world the GOSPELS, the TALMUD and the QUR'AN.Part 1 speaks about discovery of Zend-Avesta, the interpretation and formation of the Zend-Avesta and the origin of the Avesta religion. Virtually presents the translation of the Vendidad.Part 2 and 3 present the translation of the Sirozahas, Vasts and Nyayis and the Yasna, Visparad, Afrinagan, Gahs, respectively.
